Q: What does "lux" mean and why do you use it to talk about night vision equipment?
A: Lux is a measurement of light intensity. A camera’s Lux rating refers to the minimum amount of light that it needs to reproduce an image. All night vision cameras are rated by their lux capability. |
Q: What is the lux rating for the SEE CANNON camera?
A: The camera is rated at 0.00003 of a lux.
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Q: What does Ultra-Low Lux mean?
A: Ultra Low Lux Technology is sometimes referred to as a “starlight camera”. An ultra low lux camera has the capability to operate in extreme low-light conditions down to 0.00003 lux – or overcast starlight.
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Q: How much light is required for the SEE CANNON low light night vision camera to work?
A: Some light is required for the camera to render an image. On a moonless night, any ambient light such as running lights, shore lights, or even moon and star light, can render high quality video images. |
Q: What does the IP66 rating mean?
A: IP66 means the camera is sealed and totally protected against dust, and strong jets of water, but it is not waterproof if submerged.
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Q: What are the power requirements for the SEE CANNON?
A: The camera operates on +12 v DC only.
IMPORTANT: If the polarity is reversed, the camera will be destroyed, and your warranty will be voided. |
Q: What type of mounting does the SEE CANNON use?
A: The camera uses either a fixed rail mount or a Sea Sucker moveable mount. |
Q: Is the SEE CANNON camera affected by fog or rain?
A: No, the camera works well in these environments. It sees what our eyes see. |
Q: What about temperature?
A: The camera is nominally rated for operation between -10 C to +40 C [14F to 104F]. However this technology is currently being used in the Southern US, the Persian Gulf, the Caribbean, and in the Arctic with no reports of problems. |
Q: What is the maximum distance the SEE CANNON camera can “see” in distance?
A: 1.5 to 2 Km [1600 yards to 2000 yards] The camera can normally see to the horizon. |
Q: Does the SEE CANNON come with its own monitor?
A: No. However a monitor can be purchased with the camera if desired. The SEE CANNON Camera also interfaces with any Marine LCD display with a video input such as Ray Marine, Furuno, Simrad, Northstar and others. |
Q: What is included with the camera?
A: 20 ft of cable, (with cigarette lighter power connector and RCA connectors), and standard RAM mount, |
Q: What advantages does Ultra-Low Lux technology offer over other technologies?
A: Low cost, high quality images, small physical size. |
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